nudge systems plecoTM Water Watch INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before installation PACKAGE CONTAINS: Sensor Display Container USB charger USB cable Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Features …………………………………………………………………… 2 Product Description ………………………………………………………………… 2 Setup Instructions …………………………………………………………………... 3 Display Screens …………………………………………………………………..... 4 Battery Replacement & Warnings ………………………………………………… 6 Care and Maintenance …………………………………………………………..... 7 Warnings …………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Trouble Shooting …………….…………………………………………………….. 8 FCC & ISED Information …………………………………………………………… 9 Contact Information ………………………………………………………………….
FEATURES - The Pleco Sensor mounts to an existing water meter and provides water consumption information to the user through the Pleco Display and the Pleco smartphone app. - Water consumption information is provided in near real-time. - Detects different types of water usage: Faucet, flush, shower, irrigation, and other. Usage identification is not 100% accurate due to variability in water supply installations. - Easy setup, no tools required to install.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Unpack and Power Up - Package contains: Sensor, Display, Container, USB charger, and USB cable. - Connect the power supply to an outlet and to the display and turn on the display. - Follow setup instructions on the display. 2. Attach sensor to water meter - Locate your water meter and make sure it’s sides are accessible. - Attach the sensor around the water meter (as a belt). Do NOT block the water meter reading dial. - Rest the battery enclosure on the ground. 3.
DISPLAY SCREENS The Pleco display and smartphone app user interface consists of several screens used to provide water usage information and change system settings. The user navigates through the various screens by selecting the icons and menus on the touch-screen display and smartphone app. Home Screen The Home screen shows the total water usage in the current day and time. It also displays a daily water usage limit that is set to a default value and can be changed by the user through the settings screen.
When Screen The When screen shows when the water was used. Icons on the right of the screen are used to select usage within the current day, week, or year as shown in the figure below. The scale icon on the top-right of the screen toggles between showing and hiding the usage for the previous time period for comparison.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT & WARNINGS Battery Replacement The Display uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery that is not to be replaced by the user. If there is a problem with the Display battery the user should contact Nudge Systems. The Sensor uses four (4) standard D-cell batteries. Sensor batteries should be replaced when the sensor low battery warning is shown in the Display.
CARE & MAINTENANCE Display: - The display is designed for use indoors. It is not ruggedized and it should not be exposed to the elements, extreme temperatures, vibration or impact. - The display is not water proof. Do not expose to rain and do not submerge under water as this will cause damage beyond repair. - To clean display gently wipe with a monitor cleaning wipe. - Keep the display unit away from direct heat or sunlight. Sensor: - The sensor is designed for use outdoors.
TROUBE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Display message that sensor not detected after sensor power up -Sensor too close to display. -Move sensor at least 15 ft. away from display during setup. Display message that water -Sensor not properly mounted to flow not detected during water meter. setup -Water meter not compatible with Pleco. -Follow instructions on Display on how to mount sensor to water meter. -Check Nudge Systems website to verify that your water meter is compatible with Pleco.
FCC & ISED INFORMATION FCC and ISED electronic label can be assessed on the Pleco display by selecting “Settings” on the home screen and then selecting “Regulatory”. Replacement of factory-installed antenna is prohibited. User may not modify any element of the system hardware without express written permission of Nudge Systems. Federal Communication Commission Statement (FCC, U.S.
